Aims/priorities: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has again been allocated an amount of funding from Central Government to support the wellbeing of the local population during the winter months. An amount of this funding is being offered to the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector to provide real community based support for those in need.
We are looking to fund groups who can support vulnerable adults in Tameside and projects that will improve people’s experiences and welfare during the winter months.
Groups of adults we are looking to help are those that are most vulnerable, such as older people, isolated people, people living in poverty; people who are homeless, people with disabilities and anybody who can be deemed as vulnerable and who may struggle with daily living during the winter months.
Who can apply? Applications are open to those involved in providing activities which help people in Tameside. This can include voluntary organisations, community groups, community interest companies, social enterprises, development trusts and charities.
All applications will be asked to confirm that they have the appropriate insurances, governance and risk assessments in place and that they will adhere to the relevant most up to date government guidance regarding Covid.
Grant amount: The funds will be split between small, medium and large grants.
Small Grants - The maximum you can apply for is £1000. These are for small projects.
Please note:
- Ongoing running costs will not be funded
- Continuation funds for existing projects will not be funded.
- Salaries will not be funded
- Purchases of equipment should be for the benefit of the community. Equipment solely for an organisation will not be funded.
Medium Grant - The maximum you can apply for is £10,000. These are for projects that will impact on more than one town/ward and will support the wider community of Tameside and not just in one specific area or members of one organisation.
Please note:
- Ongoing running costs will not be funded
- Continuation funds for existing projects will not be funded.
- Salaries will not be funded.
- Purchases of equipment should be for the benefit of the community. Equipment solely for an organisation will not be funded.
Large Grants - These are for larger scale projects which will support and have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of a larger number of people across the borough. We are open to a range of new and innovative ideas and within this. If you have an idea that fits the above criteria, please contact Nicola Carter for an initial discussion. It is important that there is evidence of need for these projects and the proposal will require a more in-depth discussion and application. Once the proposals have been discussed and the need has been agreed with Adults Services, you will be encouraged to submit an application. This is so we can ensure a more targeted allocation of funding where the support is most needed. Please do not complete application until discussed with Nicola Carter.
Please note:
- Ongoing running costs will not be funded
- Continuation funds for existing projects will not be funded.
- Salaries may be funded but this will need approval before submitting the application (see notes above).
- Purchases of equipment should be for the benefit of the community. Equipment solely for an organisation will not be funded.
Application process: Complete the Application Form for small and medium grants and return it to Nicola Carter - nicola.carter@tameside.gov.uk. To apply for the larger grants, contact Nicola Carter - Tel 07814 738 402, Email nicola.carter@tameside.gov.uk. Please enure that you read the Guidance Notes carefully before making an application.
Deadline: The deadline for the first round of funding is 20 October 2022.
Contact information: For any other queries contact Nicola Carter - Tel 07814 738 402, Email nicola.carter@tameside.gov.uk